Should the park tap be free?

January 12, 2017

If you were on social media over the past weekend you would’ve seen the debate sparked between Town of Bancroft Councillor Bill Kilpatrick and Councillor Mary Kavanagh over the Millennium Park free water tap.

Croft Talks

By Nate Smelle WHEN I WAS FIRST ASKED to speak about my perspective on the 2015 federal election as a guest on the new talk ...

MPP looks ahead for 2017

While there were many successes in 2016, life continues to get harder in Ontario — especially in rural Ontario. Prince Edward-Hastings MPP Todd Smith said decisions made by Premier Kathleen Wynne and the provincial government drove electricity prices higher.

Bossio wishes best for 2017

What a year 2016 was! As a new member of parliament, it has been an absolutely incredible experience, and I am thankful every day for the opportunity that has been afforded to me.

Three Dead Women

By Nate Smelle WITH NOTHING OUT OF THE ordinary just before 9 a.m. on Sept. 22, I poured a cup of tea and headed into ...

Wollaston reeve reviews 2016

Wollaston Township has experienced a year filled with challenges, compassion and community. Residents and our council are working hard to resolve the challenges. But it will take time, communication and good faith.

Hastings Highlands: year in review

2016 was a good year for Hastings Highlands. We held several very well attended and interesting workshops and events. Following up on our business retention and expansion grant and the work done on it in the past year, many people came together to do the final reports, assist in compiling all information into action plans for this and many years to come. Thanks to the efforts of the Maynooth and Hastings Highlands Business Association and the many volunteers who helped compile surveys, visit the businesses of our area, they compiled a list of 185 known businesses, picked one in three to survey and had a resounding 87 per cent response rate.